Vera Doubek's Obituary
89, of Plano, TX passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born June 8, 1926 in Budweis, Czechoslovakia to Jaroslav and Libuše Zatká. Vera was married to Karel Doubek in 1948 until his passing in 1984. Shortly after their wedding in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Karel was warned that he would soon be arrested for his anti-Communist activities. That same evening, in the cover of darkness, Vera and her husband escaped on foot over a heavily guarded border into West Germany where they were given amnesty. Residing in a refugee camp for nearly a year, they requested and were eventually granted political asylum in the USA. Known for her cooking and baking talent, Vera and Karel owned and operated the Old Vienna Café in Omaha, NB and later Bohemia Restaurant in Dallas, TX. Her Czech Svičkova was a family favorite. She instilled a strong work ethic in her children and possessed a positive attitude living by the motto “Family is Everything.” Vera and her supportive, nurturing compassion will be missed very much. She is survived by her 3 children, Charles Doubek, Phillip Doubek with his wife Bonnie and Ilka Doubek Fox with her husband Tom Fox. In addition, she has 5 grandchildren, Joshua, Kathrine and Charles (Matthew) Doubek, Phillip Doubek Jr., and Lida Fox. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Compassus Hospice for their support in her final days. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243. If desired in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56 St, 8th floor, New York City, NY 10022.
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